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Archives for "May 2023"


PRHC (B-6) Covid-19 Outbreak Now Over – Alert #065

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 31, 2023

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date:  2023-05-31 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #065

World No Tobacco Day

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 30, 2023

Peterborough Public Health Celebrates Success in Commercial Tobacco Control on World No Tobacco Day May 31 is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). This year, Peterborough Public Health (PPH)is celebrating the achievements made in commercial tobacco control with a reminder of smoke free spaces. PPH is reminding athletes and spectators that sports fields are 100% vape, […]

Extendicare Peterborough LTCH (Orchid Trail) – Unknown Respiratory Outbreak Declared – Alert #064

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 29, 2023

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date:  2023-05-29 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #064  

Riverview Manor LTCH Covid-19 Outbreak Declared Over – Alert #063

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 26, 2023

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date:  2023-05-26 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #063

Fairhaven LTCH – Rhinovirus Outbreak Declared – Alert #062

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 23, 2023

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date:  2023-05-23 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #062

PRHC Unit B-6 Covid-19 Outbreak Declared – Alert #061

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 19, 2023

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date:  2023-05-19 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #061

Rubidge Retirement Residence Covid-19 Outbreak Declared Over – Alert #060

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 17, 2023

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date:  2023-05-17 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #060

May – Health and Healing Start with a Home

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 16, 2023

Peterborough Public Health applauds City staff and City Council for their support at General Committee this past week of a plan that will bring positive action on homelessness and improve health in our community. There are few things more central to our health than a home. When we have one, we are sheltered from the […]

May 10 – Board of Health Summary

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 15, 2023

Welcoming new Provincial Appointee: The Board of Health welcomed Mr. Paul Johnston, a new Provincial Appointee, who will serve a 1-year term. Mr. Johnston has a background in Information Technology in the Education Sector, and in his retirement is an active volunteer. Presentation:  Small Drinking Water System Program Update Chris Eaton, Public Health Inspector with […]

Empress Gardens 5th Floor – Covid-19 Outbreak Declared Over – Alert #059

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 11, 2023

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date:  2023-05-11 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #059  

Fairhaven LTC Westview 5 Parainfluenza Outbreak Over & Springdale Country Manor Norovirus Outbreak Over – Alert #058

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 10, 2023

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date:  2023-05-10 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #058  

Peterborough Public Health Announces Changes to the COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Risk Index 

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 09, 2023

Changes Implemented on May 10  Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is introducing changes to the COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Risk Index to help prevent illness and support our community to assess their personal risk and make informed decisions for their health.   Starting Wednesday, May 10, indicators for COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses will be separated to […]

Regency of Lakefield – Covid-19 Outbreak Over – Alert #057

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 08, 2023

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date:  2023-05-08 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #057

Board of Health Meets May 10

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 08, 2023

Audio Access for Media and Members of the Public Will be Available  Media and the community are advised that the next Board of Health meeting will take place in-person on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.   This meeting is open via teleconference line to the community and members of the media. The public can […]

Empress Gardens 5th floor & Rubidge RR – Covid-19 Outbreaks – Alert #056

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 04, 2023

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date:  2023-05-04 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #056

Empress Gardens – Rhino Virus Outbreak Over – Alert #055

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 03, 2023

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date:  2023-05-03 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #055  

Xylazine Confirmed in Peterborough Unregulated Drug Supply

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 01, 2023

Xylazine Does Not Respond to Naloxone Peterborough Public Health is confirming reports of Xylazine in Peterborough’s unregulated drug supply. Xylazine has been detected in the unregulated drug supply in Canada since 2012, with significant increases in the provincial drug supply since 2022. Xylazine (also known as ‘Tranq’) is a substance that causes sedative effects. Xylazine […]

Royal Gardens – Enteric Outbreak Over – Alert #054

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 01, 2023

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date:  2023-05-01 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #054

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